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In addition to writing about fashion, another of my great passions is reading and writing about entrepreneurship. Fortunately this blog has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of talented people. One of them is Anna.

A couple of months ago, I had the chance to meet (through Internet) this amazing entrepreneur, stylish woman, and mom (how can she do it all!!), Anna Lisa Ciaccio. She introduced me to the lifestyle jewelry brand Chloe + Isabel.

Inspired by a concept they call “The Friendship Philosophy”, Chloe + Isabel are the names that represent two personalities:

Chloe, the fearless fashionista, always in search of the season’s hottest trends. And Isabel, the one that appreciates, above all, timeless, beautifully-crafted pieces.

Each piece is hand-designed in their NYC studio and for those with sensitive skin, all of their jewelry is hypoallergenic, nickel-free and lead safe. And believe it or not their prices start at $24 USD (check it out here).

For me Chloe + Isabel was the perfect description of what I look for in jewelry: unique, timeless and affordable.

After long emails with Anna and lots of fun choosing my favorite pieces (I made a list of like, 20 items… it was so hard to decide which one to wear for my post because I wanted them all) today I share with you what I chose: the Scarab Statement necklace and bracelet.

“I write from my soul. This is the reason that critics don’t hurt me, because it is me. If it was not me, if I was pretending to be someone else, then this could unbalance my world, but I know who I am.” —Paulo Coelho.

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It seems just like yesterday I blew out the candles for my 18th birthday. Last saturday the big 2–5 arrived so I took some time to think of what I did and learned through out these wonderful years, and today I would love to share these thoughts with you… hope you like them!

By the big 25….

1. You know how to choose your friends wisely,

2. And know that it’s not possible to keep them all.

3. Now you know that wanting and having a relationship takes work, but it’s REALLY worth it.

4. You appreciate spending time with your family,

5. And find out your parents are cooler now than they were ten years ago.

6. But also, you know how great it is to leave home and see the world.

By the big 25….

7. You should start saving money.

8. And know that money can be a serious issue if not handled properly,

9. But also that splurging once in a while after working hard is pretty great.

10. You enjoy dressing up and attending fabulous events,

11. But you also know that staying in is as fun as going out.

12. You understand the real meaning of responsible drinking, not just for yourself, but also for others.

13. And start accepting that hangovers DO get worse over the years.

By the big 25….

14. You learn that quality is better than quantity.

15. You should know it’s okay to cry like a baby with a stupid love story or movie.

16. But that you’re old enough to speak for yourself.

17. You should know rejection is the one thing in life that makes you stronger,

18. And that you can still have some regrets even though people say “your old enough”.

By the big 25….

19. You understand the importance of saying no,

20. And that it’s okay to be selfish.

21. You now understand the real meaning of the word “confidence”,

22. And accept it is okay to not know everything,

23. You should know life is too short to worry all the time.

24. And that even strangers can make a difference in your life.

25. But most important you understand that being a quarter of a century old is really not that bad, it’s more of a blessing.

Sorry again for the bad quality of the photos but as I said before, I only had my iPhone.